2003 FORD F350 Owners Manual

1Your vehicle’s rear axle(s) may be filled with a synthetic lubricant that
may require a lubricant change. Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide. Axle lubricant quantities should not need to be checked unless a
leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been
submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the
rear axle has been submerged in water.
2Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3or equivalent
meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service
interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
, MERCON
V and
MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
5Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface. The 6–speed
manual transmission is equipped with an in-tank cooler. Verify the fluid
level after operating vehicle to assure correct fluid level.
6Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Spindle bearingHigh
Temperature
4X4 Front Axle
and Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590–A ESA-M1C198–A
Front axle
(4X4)Hypoid Gear Oil
SAE 90C6AZ-19580–E ESW-M2C105–A
Rear axleMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lube
1
XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W90–GLS–
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
(Dana 135
axles)
1
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Brake fluid and
clutch fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4–A (in
Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG—4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or
ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
penetrating and
lock lubricantXL-1 none
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Motorcraft
Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
4R100
(4–speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
AT F
2
XT-6–QSP WSS-M2C919–D
MERCON
SP
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in
water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant butdorequire a
change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear
axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. Check the
container to verify the fluid being added is of the correct type. Refer to
your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service
interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
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MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
, MERCON
V and
MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F250–Regular and Super Cab
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
height1935 mm
(76.2 in)2 005 mm
(78.9 in)1 943 mm
(76.5 in)
b2 008 mm
(79.0 in)b
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)
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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(4)
Wheelbase3 479.8 mm
(137 in)3 479.8 mm
(137 in)3 610.7 mm
(141.8 in)
a
4 013.2 mm
(158 in)b
3 610.7 mm
(141.8 in)a
4 013.2 mm
(158 in)b
(5) Overall
length5 756 mm
(226.6 in)5 756 mm
(226.6 in)5 878 mm
(231.4 in)a
6 289 mm
(247.6 in)b
5 878 mm
(231.4 in)a
6 289 mm
(247.6 in)b
a
Short Wheel Base (SWB)bLong wheel base (LWB)
F250-Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Crew Cab
4x2/ Short
boxCrew Cab
4x4/ Short
boxCrew Cab
4x2/ Long
boxCrew Cab
4x4/ Long
box
(1) Overall
height1960 mm
(77.2 in)2 027 mm
(79.8 in)1 957 mm
(77.0 in)2 022 mm
(76.6 in)
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3 967 mm
(156.2 in)3 967 mm
(156.2 in)4 379 mm
(172.4 in)4 379 mm
(172.4 in)
(5) Overall
length6 243 mm
(245.8 in)6 243 mm
(245.8 in)6 654 mm
(262 in)6 654 mm
(262 in)
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F350–except Crew Cab
Dimension Body style
Chassis
Cab—
Regular
CabChassis
Cab—
Super CabRegular
Cab Style
SideSuper Cab
Style Side
(1) Overall
height1 924 mm
(75.7 in)
a
1 912 mm
(75.2 in)b
2 028 mm
(79.8 in)c
2 031 mm
(80.0 in)d
1 928 mm
(75.9 in)a
1 931 mm
(76.0 in)b
2 029 mm
(79.9 in)c
2 019 mm
(79.5 in)d
1 938 mm
(76.3 in)a
1 976 mm
(77.8 in)b
2 041 mm
(80.3 in)c
2 018 mm
(79.4in)d
1 952 mm
(76.8 in)a,e
1 954 mm
(76.9 in)a,f
1 939 mm
(76.3 in)b
2 051 mm
(80.7 in)c,e
2 039 mm
(80.3 in)c,f
2 019 mm
(79.5 in)d
(2a) Front
Track1 736 mm
(68.3 in)a,b/
1 736 mm
(68.4 in)
c,d
1 736 mm
(68.3 in)a,b/
1 736 mm
(68.4 in)
c,d
1 736 mm
(68.3 in)a,b/
1 736 mm
(68.4 in)
c,d
1 736 mm
(68.3 in)a,b/
1 736 mm
(68.4 in)
c,d
(2b) Rear
Track1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c/
2 304 mm
(90.7 in)
b
2 329 mm
(91.7 in)d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5)b,d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5)b,d
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Dimension Body style
Chassis
Cab—
Regular
CabChassis
Cab—
Super CabRegular
Cab Style
SideSuper Cab
Style Side
(4)
Wheelbase3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)4 110 mm
(161.8 in)3 480 mm
(137.0 in)3 602 mm
(141.8 in)
e/
4 014 mm
(158.0 in)
f
(5) Overall
length5 733 mm
(225.7
in)
a,b,c,d/
6 343 (249.7
in)
b,d
6 267 mm
(246.7 in)5 756 mm
(226.6 in)5 878 mm
(231.4 in)e/
6 289 mm
(247.6 in)
f
a
4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)eShort boxfLong box
F350-Crew Cab
DimensionBody style
Crew chassis
CabCrew cab-short
boxCrew cab—
long box
(1) Overall
height1 929 mm
(75.9 in)
a/
1 941 mm
(76.4 in)
b/
2 026 mm
(79.8 in)
c/
2 038 mm
(80.2 in)
d
1 955mm
(77.0 in)a/
1998 mm
(78.6 in)
b/
1 958 mm
(77.1 in)
c/
2 033 mm
(80.0 in)
d
1 964 mm
(77.3 in)a/
1991 mm
(75.2 in)
b/
1 957 mm
(77.0 in)
c/
2 031 mm
(80.0 in)
d
(2a) Track
—Front1 736 mm
(68.3 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in)
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